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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 6 months before the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FE-5020 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus FE-5020

 SP-800 UZ FE-5020 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FE-5020 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
24
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
24
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Olympus FE-5020Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Also referred to as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 12 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 pounds) 455g (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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